Authors

Karen Magraith

BMBS, FRACGP, General Practitioner, General Practice Plus, South Hobart, Tas; Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tas; President, Australasian Menopause Society, Healesville, Vic


Fracture risk prediction and the decision to treat low bone density

A calculation of absolute fracture risk is commonly provided with bone mineral density reports in Australia, usually using either FRAX (Australia) or Garvan Fracture Risk Calculator (Garvan).


Making choices at menopause

Menopause is an opportune time for clinicians to assess and promote health, and provide balanced information about treatment choices for symptomatic women.


Premature ovarian insufficiency and infertility

This article provides an overview of the diagnosis of premature ovarian insufficiency and its management with respect to infertility.


Safety of vaginal oestrogens for genitourinary symptoms in women with breast cancer

This article provides a summary of the data on the safety of vaginal oestrogens in women with breast cancer to help GPs advise their patients in this situation.